{"id":888,"date":"2026-11-16T05:37:06","date_gmt":"2026-11-16T05:37:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zansfas.co.za\/?page_id=888"},"modified":"2026-11-16T05:37:06","modified_gmt":"2026-11-16T05:37:06","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.zapage.co.za\/nsfas\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At, we&#8217;re passionate about empowering South African students to achieve their academic goals, regardless of financial constraints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our blog is dedicated to providing comprehensive information, expert insights, and a supportive community for students navigating the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Mission:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To bridge the knowledge gap and foster financial inclusivity in higher education, ensuring every deserving student has access to quality information and resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Story:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded by <strong>Marisa Casale<\/strong>, a Teacher\/Student\/Advocate, our blog was born out of a deep understanding of the challenges students face when seeking financial aid. 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